Christmas has come early to a Lancashire garden centre

It might still be August but Christmas has come early for one garden centre.

Barton Grange, at Brock, near Preston, already has a range of festive stock on display - despite it being four months from the big day.

Some customers are a little surprised but we find many are keen to buy what they need early, before the rush starts.

Marketing manager Kate Ford

Marketing manager Kate Ford said: “Most retailers who sell Christmas products will start to introduce their ranges in late summer and Barton Grange is no different. We start in August with just Christmas cards and gift-wrap.

“Some customers are a little surprised but we find many are keen to buy what they need early, before the rush starts. Our main Christmas displays open in October and attract huge numbers of visitors.”

The store goes on to have an impressive range of Christmas stock as December edges closer.

Jo Higham commented on Facebook about the store’s decorations, saying: “It’s a lovely start to Christmas to walk up the avenue of brightly lit trees which is was amazing and then to be greeted by the the wonderful display of decorations.

“What more could we ask for? Well, done to everyone and a big thank you to the staff.”